Brooke Seipel
Editor in Chief
Brooke Seipel is the Content Editor in Chief at McAfee, where she leads the company's content strategy with a focus on cybersecurity education. With a decade of experience in audience development and digital content, Brooke has a strong understanding of online audiences, emerging trends, and the evolving cyber landscape.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
Before joining McAfee, Brooke led audience teams and served as both a reporter and editor at numerous award-winning publications including Fortune, The Hill, International Business Times, New Republic, and The OC Register.
Brooke is dedicated to providing insightful, actionable content that empowers readers to make informed decisions about their digital safety. When she's not immersed in the world of cybersecurity, you can find her scrolling social media endlessly, soaking up the latest trends, and also volunteering as a naturalist.
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Mobile Security
This Week in Scams: Conduent Data Breach and AI Olsen Twins
More than 25 million affected in a major data breach, plus a viral AI image and new scam tactics—what to...Feb 27, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Mobile Security
X (Twitter) Account Hacked: What to Do Right Now
Worried your X (Twitter) account has been hacked or compromised? Here's how to regain control of your account and protect...Feb 26, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Family Safety
This Week in Scams: AI Search Traps, a Fintech Breach, and a $12M Louvre Hustle
This week in scams, we’re talking AI-powered search scams, a major fintech data breach, and an unexpected ticket fraud scheme that allegedly cost the...Feb 20, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
YouTube Channel Hacked? Restore Owner Access and Stop Live-Stream Scams
What to do if you think your YouTube account has been compromised or hacked. The immediate steps to protect your...Feb 19, 2026 | 6 MIN READ
Mobile Security
This Week in Scams: How Jules Lost $80K in a Romance Scam
It’s Friday the 13th, but you have nothing to fear online if you’re scam-savvy and well protected....Feb 13, 2026 | 8 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Facebook Hacked? How to Recover Your Account and Remove Rogue Page Admins
Facebook hacked? This step-by-step guide shows how to recover your account, regain control of a compromised Page, remove unauthorized admins,...Feb 12, 2026 | 8 MIN READ
McAfee News
1 in 7 Lose Money to Romance Scams. Spot the Red Flags:
New McAfee research shows romance scams are rising ahead of Valentine’s Day. Learn how these scams work, the red flags to watch for, and...Feb 10, 2026 | 7 MIN READ
McAfee News
Filing Taxes? Why Identity Protection Matters More Than Ever This Season
Tax season creates a rare and dangerous overlap: Americans are sharing their most sensitive personal information at...Feb 05, 2026 | 4 MIN READ
Privacy & Identity Protection
This Week in Scams: Dating App Breaches, TikTok Data, Grubhub Extortion
A wave of phishing cyberattacks hit Bumble, Match, Panera, and CrunchBase, while Grubhub confirms a breach and TikTok updates its...Jan 30, 2026 | 8 MIN READ
Family Safety
W-2s Are Arriving. Here’s How to Spot and Avoid Tax Scams
W-2 phishing scams spike during tax season. Learn how IRS phishing scams work, how to spot phishing...Jan 29, 2026 | 5 MIN READ
Family Safety
Buying Harry Styles Tickets? Avoid These Common Ticket Scams
Harry Styles tickets are on sale. And scammers know it. Learn ticket scam red flags and the most common types...Jan 28, 2026 | 8 MIN READ
Mobile Security
Why You Still Get Spam Calls Even After Blocking Numbers
Still getting spam calls after blocking numbers? Learn why it happens and the practical steps that actually help reduce unwanted...Jan 28, 2026 | 9 MIN READ